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beanstalk

[been-stawk] / ˈbinˌstɔk /










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There was no easy explanation for this blossoming beanstalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021

Healthy fodder for cows and goats, nitrate fixer for the soil, a grape-scented shade for the veranda—what wasn’t to like about the South’s own jack in the beanstalk?

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2021

A giant beanstalk that penetrated a cloud-patterned sky-blue ceiling at Louis Vuitton’s exhibition caused VIPs - including model Bella Hadid and actors Daniel Kaluuya and Ashton Sanders - marvel.

From Washington Times • Jan. 16, 2020

In conventional tellings of this fairy tale, Jack chops down the beanstalk and saves everyone from the bloodthirsty giant.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2018

Instead of pulling up next to the overhang, it appeared as if the beanstalk was headed straight for it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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